FOUNDER, CHIEF EDUCATION OFFICER

Mila is the Founder of Kigumi Group and a certified AI ethics assessor by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). As an educator, she is passionate about integrating ethical reasoning and social emotional learning (SEL) into all aspects of her AI and digital literacy curricula for kids, parents and schools.

Prior to Kigumi Group, Mila had a 10 year career in the non-profit and philanthropic sectors in South-East Asia, including being part of the founding teams of "The Unlimited," United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) inclusive employment programme; and of the Asian Women's Leadership University College (AWLUC) in Penang.

She received her B.A. in Philosophy (Mount Holyoke College) and her M.A. in Character Education (University of Birmingham), completing her dissertation on ethical reasoning practices amongst tech professionals and how to build ethics into everyday SOPs for tech companies.

CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Fabian is a multicultural global executive with extensive board-level experience in international investments, particularly in AI and Smart Mobility. His expertise spans green technology, electric vehicles (EVs), and adaptive sensory AI, focusing on hyperautomation, composable business designs, and decision intelligence.

Fabian has held senior leadership roles at Deloitte Digital (Managing Partner, 2017-2019), EY (Global Technology Markets Partner, 2007-2017), and Softbank (M&A Tech Controller, 2002-2007).

Currently, he leads a multi-family office and venture capital firm with operations in Singapore, London, Hong Kong, and Frankfurt, managing a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio in smart mobility, AI, and smart cities.

DIRECTOR (NON-EXECUTIVE)

Rilly is a bi-cultural tech operator, investor and fintech enthusiast. Having lived and worked across China, Southeast Asia (SEA) and the UK, she built her career in finance, ecommerce and tech. Rilly spent the first 4 years of her career building ecommerce companies in SEA, and the next 5 at Alibaba Group across its international expansion and investment departments.

During her time with the international investment team, she served as a board observer to several digital wallet and leading payment companies, advising CEOs and management team on a wide range of topic (GTM, product roadmap, organizational design).

In her spare time, she enjoys reading up on psychology, human potential and meditation.

ADVISOR - COMPUTING & AI

Andrew is a leading researcher in cloud software and cloud hardware, supercomputer architecture, and sustainable computing. He is the founder and current director of the UChicago CERES Center for Unstoppable Computing where he leads the Large-scale Sustainable Systems Research Group. Andrew is a Fellow of the ACM, IEEE, and AAAS and currently serves on the National Science Foundation’s CISE Advisory Committee (2006-2011, 2020-current) as well as DARPA’s Information Science & Technology (ISAT) Study Group. He has served on Advisory Boards for several universities (such as Stanford University, University of California Berkeley, University of Washington, EPFL) as well as national laboratory and corporate research laboratories. From 2005-2010, Andrew was the Vice President of Research of Intel Corporation where he led long-range and disruptive technologies research in computer science and also had global responsibility for government research and university engagement.

ADVISOR - COMPUTER SCIENCE & LINGUISTICS

Edward Carson Waller Distinguished Service Professor, Departments of Linguistics and Computer Science, University of Chicago

Dr. Goldsmith’s work has focused on phonological theory, on Bantu tone systems, and on computational morphology and phonology (especially algorithms for unsupervised learning). This work has included the development of autosegmental phonology, harmonic phonology, dynamic computational models of stress and sonority, the open source projects Linguistica, and geometric morphology.

In 2019, Goldsmith published (along with Bernard Laks) Battle in the Mind Fields, the first in a sequence of books exploring the epistemology and sociology of the development of ideas in linguistics, philosophy, and psychology.

ADVISOR - GLOBAL POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS

Pat is the Chief Academic Officer for Code.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting computer science education. As a leading voice on K-12 computer science education, his passion is to bring computer science opportunities to every school and student in the United States.

During his career as a high school computer science teacher, he inspired students to create mobile games and apps for social causes and implemented initiatives to broaden participation in computer science among underrepresented groups.

He has been featured in the book, “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom”, has been recognized as a Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Educator, and is certified in biology, physics, math, health, and technology education. Although Pat currently spends more time focused on computer science from a national perspective, he still finds ways to sneak into the classroom.

ADVISOR, POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS, NORTH AMERICA

Emily is an experienced chief of staff, strategy and operations lead, and program manager with a demonstrated history of working in the tech and media industries. She currently is the Chief of Staff to the Leader of User Product Operations, US Data Security at TikTok, where she joined from the strategy team at Twitter. Prior to entering the tech industry, Emily spent 4 years as Head of Research at Representational Pictures, a leading film company in the US. She earned her undergraduate degree from Oxford University and her MBA from the Yale School of Management.

SENIOR MANAGER, SOCIAL MEDIA

Ploy is an experienced online marketer and SEO specialist with over 7 years in the digital marketing field. Having worked in both the media industry and advertising agencies, she has honed her skills in driving online growth and optimizing digital strategies. Soon to become a stepmom of 3, she is passionate about education, and empowering the younger generation by teaching financial literacy and money-saving techniques. With a strong commitment to personal and professional growth, she is dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences that equip individuals with the tools to make informed decisions for their future success.

ASSOCIATE, CURRICULAR DESIGN, DATA SCIENCE

Anya is an Associate with Kigumi currently pursuing a degree in Statistics and Data Science at University of Texas (Austin). In the past, she's developed an AI-powered brain tumor detection model to assist doctors in analyzing MRI scans, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes; and currently serves as a Teaching Assistant for the Elements of Computers and Programming course at UT Austin. Through her AI projects, her teaching role and her work at Kigumi, she is passionate about using technology to empower others and create meaningful, positive change.

ASSOCIATE, CURRICULAR DESIGN, COMPUTER SCIENCE

Snehidhi is an Associate with Kigumi currently pursuing a degree in Math and Computer Science at Georgetown University. Recognizing the importance of equipping kids with the tools to navigate the rapidly-advancing digital world safely, she believes it’s more critical than ever to educate younger generations. She is committed to promoting tech ethics and digital literacy, combining her STEM background with a passion for positive social impact to help cultivate the next generation of responsible tech users.